Navigator Holdings Ltd (NVGS)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
NVGS
Navigator Holdings Ltd
$23.13
+0.61%
ENERGY · Cap: $1.38B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$165.99
+0.46%
ENERGY · Cap: $682.54B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 58659% more annual revenue ($361.06B vs $614.47M). NVGS leads profitability with a 22.8% profit margin vs 9.1%. XOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.42. XOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
NVGS
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
XOM
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+74.4%
Fair Value
$74.14
Current Price
$23.13
$51.01 discount
Margin of Safety
-78.3%
Fair Value
$93.12
Current Price
$165.99
$72.87 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 174.2% YoY
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 28.5%
Revenue surging 29.5% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Revenue surging 44.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 112.8% YoY
Generating 17.0B in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NVGS
The strongest argument for NVGS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.8% and operating margin at 28.5%. Revenue growth of 29.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : XOM
The strongest argument for XOM centers on Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 44.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.42 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NVGS
The primary concerns for NVGS are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NVGS profiles as a growth stock while XOM is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NVGS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.47 — expect wider price swings.
XOM is growing revenue faster at 44.1% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (17.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
XOM scores higher overall (74/100 vs 69/100) and 44.1% revenue growth. NVGS offers better value entry with a 74.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Navigator Holdings Ltd
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
Navigator Holdings Ltd. owns and operates a worldwide fleet of liquefied gas carriers. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Exxon Mobil Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Exxon Mobil Corporation, stylized as ExxonMobil, is an American multinational oil and gas corporation headquartered in Irving, Texas. It is the largest direct descendant of John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil, and was formed on November 30, 1999 by the merger of Exxon (formerly the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey) and Mobil (formerly the Standard Oil Company of New York). ExxonMobil's primary brands are Exxon, Mobil, Esso, and ExxonMobil Chemical. ExxonMobil is incorporated in New Jersey.
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